Carne Haven Carne Haven Gillan Cove, Manaccan, , TR12 6HF Manaccan 2 miles Helford Village 3 miles Helston 11 miles

• Superb Sea Views • Garden up to 1 Acre • Overlooking Gillan Creek • 3 Bedrooms(1 En Suite) • Sitting Room • Conservatory, Potential Bed 4 • Kitchen/Dining Room • Garage/Greenhouse/Shed

Guide price £699,950

SITUATION Gillan Creek is an idyllic and sheltered tidal inlet on the southern side of the , home to only a handful of exclusive properties that rarely hit the market, in an area renowned for its picturesque unspoilt scenery and quiet foreshore on the fine sailing waters at the mouth of the Helford River.

Gillan Cove and the small hamlet of St Anthony have facilities for both deep water and tidal moorings whilst nearby Flushing Cove is a tranquil shingle beach. A most individual detached marine residence enjoying an elevated

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Helford River and position close to the quay on Gillan Creek. surrounding countryside have been immortalised by Daphne du Maurier in her novel 'Frenchman's Creek'. The area remains a firm favourite for its marine activities with deep water moorings on main river and a local sailing club at Helford Village, which organises regular racing during the season. The surrounding tidal creeks including Gillan Creek are of particular joy for exploring or simply 'messing about in boats'.

Approximately two miles distant is the traditional village of Manaccan, which offers a village shop and post office, infant/junior school, church, excellent restaurant and the 'New Inn' pub. Within approximately eleven miles is the town of Helston where there is a comprehensive range of amenities.

Truro is approximately twenty-seven miles distant and offers the county's leading scholastic, business and shopping facilities. The city also has a main line railway station to London Paddington whilst Airport on the north coast offers daily scheduled flights to London Gatwick Airport. DESCRIPTION Offering a "Swallows and Amazons "setting, Carne Haven is an impressive most individual marine residence that has remained in the same ownership since it was originally constructed in the 1970s. It stands amidst interesting magical gardens and grounds extending to around a third of an acre.

The property is perfectly aligned to capitalise on the magnificent vistas over the mouth of Gillan Creek to Dennis Head and the wide expanses of Falmouth Bay to St Anthonys light house at the southern most tip of the Roseland Peninsula.

Of traditional construction arranged in reverse level accommodation to take advantage of the magnificent views across the woodland and water. On the ground floor a spacious welcoming entrance gives access to two principle bedrooms (the master en-suite), a separate shower room, large store room (with potential to be a further bedroom) and utility room. A magnificent solid wood spiral staircase leads to the first floor. The triple aspect sitting room with impressive views has a feature Cornish Stone open fireplace. The well appointed open plan kitchen/dining room opens into the spacious conservatory with doors leading to the elevated sun terrace and garden. All benefit from the wonderful vistas. Bedroom three and a separate shower room complete the accommodation.

To the side and rear of the house there are grassed areas, whilst to the north an area of woodland with meandering pathways descending to the edge of Gillan Creek and a private tidal quay, which enjoys fine views to the Church of St Anthony in . OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a driveway with parking for several vehicles/boats. The garage is adjacent to the house and has an up and over door, power, light and a wash basin. A pedestrian doorway leads to the boiler room. The extensive gardens are profusely stocked with shrubs, trees and flowers. The garden is arranged on two large terraces with a lily pond, greenhouse, garden shed and patio areas, all positioned to take advantage of the wonderful views across the pretty harbour across to Falmouth Bay. DIRECTIONS From Helston Head towards turning left at the first roundabout, after approximately a mile towards Coverack and . In the village of Manaccan turn right at the T junction down the hill and over the bridge. Proceed up a steep hill taking the left hand turn and after approximately 100 yards turn right into an unmade lane. Follow this lane down to Gillan Cove. Take the left hand fork up the hill and Carne Haven will be on your left hand side. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags Office. Carne Haven, Gillan Cove, Manaccan, Helston, TR12 6HF

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

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